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at Wentworth Castle Gardens

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Open Archives - VE Day 80 

Look behind the scenes with our research and archive volunteers. What stories do you have to tell from the WW2 generation?

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on
13 May 2025
at
10:30 to 12:30
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Beginners’ Running group 

Meet like-minded people and build up your fitness in the beautiful surroundings of Wentworth Castle Gardens.

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on
14 May to 31 Dec 2025
at
10:15 to 12:00
+ 33 other dates or times
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Walk with a Gardener - Weeds, friend or foe? 

Are garden weeds beneficial or a nuisance? Is there more to them than we think? Find out more on this informative walk.

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on
14 May to 17 Sep 2025
at
13:30 to 14:30
+ 2 other dates or times
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Orangery and walled garden tours 

A secret door in a wall. Where will it lead? This behind the scenes tour will explore the history, current work and future plans for this historically productive area which is rarely open for public view.

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on
16 May to 20 Jun 2025
at
10:30 to 11:30
+ 2 other dates or times
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Step into history walks - Parkland Monuments 

Head out into the parkland on a friendly volunteer-led walk to learn about the way in which Thomas and William Wentworth shaped their wider estate.

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on
23 May to 17 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 12:45
+ 4 other dates or times
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Grasslands butterfly workshops 

Be part of creating a kaleidoscope of butterflies for our brand new summer art installation. Inspired by THE HERDS project, and our nature conservation work.

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on
27 May to 30 May 2025
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10:30 to 12:30
+ 7 other dates or times
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Ranger Rambles at Wentworth Castle Gardens 

Join the Rangers for a monthly ramble in the extensive parkland and woodlands of Wentworth Castle Gardens.

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on
29 May to 27 Nov 2025
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11:00 to 13:00
+ 6 other dates or times
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Summer hanging basket workshop 

Treat yourself or a loved one and get ready for the summer season with a fun and creative morning making a beautiful hanging basket with the Wentworth Castle Gardens team.

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on
4 Jun 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
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Dear Future: I Leave This Place For You - Wentworth Castle Gardens 

Find out how a gift in your will can help us protect and preserve the special places in our care.

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on
5 Jun 2025
at
13:30 to 16:30
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House Tours at Wentworth Castle 

Take a peek inside the grand house at the centre of the estate on a select number of volunteer-led tours through Wentworth Castle, now Northern College.

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on
6 Jun to 1 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 11 other dates or times
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Walk with a Gardener - Scented plants 

Join one of the garden team on a guided walk to explore Nature's perfumery.

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on
10 Jun 2025
at
11:00 to 12:30
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5km & 10km trail run hosted by Wild Deer Events 

Don't miss the opportunity to join Wild Deer Events for a trail run at Wentworth Castle Gardens. This event will take place after hours.

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on
11 Jun 2025
at
19:00 to 21:00
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Explore the parkland 

Would you like to explore the parkland but not sure where to start? Join this informal walk to discover the beauty of the wider estate through the changing seasons. Dogs welcome.

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on
12 Jun to 13 Nov 2025
at
13:00 to 14:30
+ 4 other dates or times
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Outdoor theatre: Pride and Prejudice by Illyria 

Following seven sell-out seasons of this sparkling adaptation, award-winning Illyria returns to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday in style. Bring a picnic and enjoy her at her vibrant, forthright, bitchy best!

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on
19 Jun 2025
at
19:00 to 21:20
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Step into history walk - Builders of Wentworth 

Who were the builders of the Wentworth estate? Discover the story behind some of the most iconic structures on site during this friendly volunteer-led walk.

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on
27 Jun to 15 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 12:30
+ 1 other date or time
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Walk with a Gardener - Changing climate 

How is climate change affecting Wentworth Castle Gardens? Join our gardeners to hear more about this fascinating and important issue and learn what you can do to reduce the impact of climate change in your garden at home.

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on
2 Jul 2025
at
14:00 to 15:00
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Outdoor family theatre: Breadcrumbs by Wrongsemble 

This new family show full of music, magic and puppetry from Wrongsemble celebrates how the simplest story can become the wildest fairytale in the hands of the right storyteller! Aimed at 3 to 10 year olds and their guardians.

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on
5 Jul 2025
at
12:00 to 12:50
+ 1 other date or time
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Summer of Play at Wentworth Castle Gardens 

With a fairy-tale castle, secret gardens and winding wilderness paths, Wentworth Castle Gardens is the perfect setting for your Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank. Join us every day throughout the holidays.

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on
23 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 39 other dates or times
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Outdoor theatre: Much Ado about Nothing by The HandleBards 

Join theatre group the HandleBards for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare's 'Much Ado about Nothing' like you've never seen before.

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on
7 Aug 2025
at
18:30 to 20:30
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Explore the parkland - Family adventure 

Would you like to explore the parkland but not sure where to start? Join this informal walk to discover the beauty of the wider estate as part of our summer holidays wellness Wednesdays.

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on
13 Aug 2025
at
13:00 to 14:30